Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-12-09
EVANGELICAL CALLERS.
Ministers and Their Nives and Daugh.
terS az the White House.


ADDRESS OF PRESIDENT DODGE or rHK EvASakLIcaL
ALLIANCE, AND rEx RESPONSE OF Mr.. CLKyE-
LAsp-TK PRESIDENTS GREETING TO REV. DR.
BuRcHARp.
'sThe east room OF the White House was thronged
this afternoon on the occasion OF the reception by
the President and Mrs Cleveland OF the members
OF the Evangelical Alliance now meeting in con-
ference in this city. At about IL: 30 O'Clock the
doors were opened, and the President, followed by
his wife, entered the room. President Dodge then
stepped forward and said:
'Mr. president, the pleasure II gives us TO have
chance TO meet the President OF our country IL
greatly Increased by the presence OF the one whom
you have chosen as the partner OF your life. who
has endeared herself to every one in land, and
whom we all revere and love. We are here In the
cause OF Christianity, and without UNCONVENTIONAL
differences"
THE PRESIDENTS REPLY.
The President then responded in these words:
'sMr. President, ladies and gentlemen: I am glad
TO meet so large a delegation from the Evangelical
Alliance OF the United states understand the
Christian rules OF conduct TO the problems and
ex,gencies OF social and political life.
''Such a movement cannot fail 20 produce the
most valuable results All must admit that the
reception OF the teachings OF Christianity results
In the purest patriotism, In the most scrupulous
zenship. Those who manage the afraiis OF GOV
eminent are by this means reminded that the law
OF God demands that they should be courageously
Ruler Of the universe will require OF them strict
account OF their stewardship. The people too are
thus taught that their happiness and welfare Will
be best promoted by a conscientious regard for
the interest OF common brotherhood, and that
the success OF Government by the people depends
upon the morality, the justice and the honesty Of
the people.
al am especially pleased to know thas your efforts
are not cramped and limited by UNCONVENTIONAL
nj N a
broad Christian fellowship. Nanifestly, IL you
seek to teach your countrymen liberation you your
selves must be tolerant; II you would teach them
hberalty for the opinions or each other you your
selves must be liberal; and II you would teach
them unselfish patriotism you yourselves must be
unself1Sh ana patriotic. There Is enough or work
In the field you have entered to enlist the hearty
cooperation or all who believe In the value and
efficacy OF Christian teaching and practice.
"Your noble mission, II undert AIKEN in broad and
generous spirit, will surely arrest the attention
and respectful consideration OF your fellow-citi-
Lens, and your endeavOrs consecrated by benevo-
lence and patriotic love, must exert q powerful
influence In the enlightenment and improvement
OF our people, in illustrating the strength and sta
bility OF our institutions, and In advancing the
prosperity and greaeness OF our beloved land"
INTRODUCING TWO THOUSAND GUESTS.
Mr.. Dodge then took his place beside the Presi-
dent and began to introduce the assembled evan.
gelists. The first to grasp the hand OF the Presi-
dent was DR.. McCosh; then followed in rapid sue
cession nearly 1000 gentlemen and ladies' Among
these were Bishop Harris, OF Michigan; Dr. John
oous VI III. niCc, 1luduS, VI Gnllduel-
phia; Prot. Post, or Syria; Gen. Eaton Rev. sam
Small, DIR. Royal, China, and DR.. Burchard, Of
New York.
THE PRESIDENT AND DIR. BURCHARD.
As this last named minister approached, the
President reached out his hand, and with great
emphasis said:
'I'm rery glad to see you, DR.. BurchaRn
AT this the whole assemblage laughed
SCENES AT THE RECEPTION.
The reception occupied nearly an hour. The
| rooms OF the lower floor were opened to the Wis
itors after they had passed the President and Mrs
| Cleveland. Col. Wilson assisted In the introduc-
lions.
Mrs. Cleveland wore a tasteful dress OF cinna-
monbrown gros grain sill, with petticoat OF white
velvet embroidered at the front with Persian braid
| gold and bronze. The vest and cuffs and collar
were OF white velvet, covered with embroidery.
During the reception Mrs Matthews, accompanied
| by Mrs. McCOsh, came In through the corridor,
| and Mrs Cleveland detained Mrs. McCosh by her
de for several minutes One or the flrst persons
presented was Mrs. VIM. Z. Dodge, the venerable
mother OF the president OF the alliance, and the
widow OF Dr. E. Dodge, the millionaire philan-
thrUpist, OF New York.